2 Kings 15:25

Authorized King James Version

But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites: and he killed him, and reigned in his room.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקְשֹׁ֣ר

H7194

of his conspired

to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)

עָלָיו֩

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

פֶּ֨קַח

H6492

But Pekah

pekach, an israelite king

מִבְּנֵ֣י

H1121

of the Gileadites

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

רְמַלְיָ֜הוּ

H7425

of Remaliah

remaljah, an israelite

שָֽׁלִישׁ֗וֹ

H7991

a captain

a triple, i.e., (as an officer) a general of the third rank (upward, i.e., the highest)

וַיַּכֵּ֨הוּ

H5221

against him and smote

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

בְשֹֽׁמְר֜וֹן

H8111

him in Samaria

shomeron, a place in palestine

בְּאַרְמ֤וֹן

H759

in the palace

a citadel (from its height)

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בֵּית

H1004

house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#11

מֶּ֙לֶךְ֙

H4428

of the king's

a king

#12

אֶת

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#13

אַרְגֹּ֣ב

H709

with Argob

argob, a district of palestine

#14

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#15

הָֽאַרְיֵ֔ה

H745

and Arieh

arjeh, an israelite

#16

וְעִמּ֛וֹ

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#17

חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים

H2572

and with him fifty

fifty

#18

אִ֖ישׁ

H376

men

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#19

מִבְּנֵ֣י

H1121

of the Gileadites

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#20

גִלְעָדִ֑ים

H1569

a giladite or descendant of gilad

#21

וַיְמִתֵ֖הוּ

H4191

and he killed

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#22

וַיִּמְלֹ֥ךְ

H4427

him and reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

#23

תַּחְתָּֽיו׃

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Kings. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God within the theological tradition of 2 Kings Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 15 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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